Kung, shutter or cover: what do the farmer and his pickup truck really need?

Every pickup truck owner sooner or later comes to the fact that leaving the body open is a so-so idea. For a farmer, this question is even more pressing. Today, bags of seeds can go in the back, tomorrow - a dusty generator, and the day after tomorrow - spare parts for a tractor, which cost as much as half a car.

We constantly communicate with owners who work "on the ground", and we see that there is no universal solution. But if you plan to buy accessories for a pickup, it is important to understand the logic of the choice so as not to spend money in vain.

1. Kung on a pickup truck: when the car turns into a van

Kung on a pickup truck(or hardtop) is an option for those who are used to carrying a lot and often. If you look at your car and realize that the standard volume is not enough for you, installing a kung will solve this problem once and for all.

Advantages for the farmer:This is the only way to load the car "under the tie" above the sides. If you need to transport a lot of small equipment, seedlings or fodder, a closed kung will protect them not only from rain, but also from wind and ubiquitous dust. In a closed space, it is much cleaner than under the cover, because the design ensures maximum tightness. For many farmers, the price of kung is fully justified by saving expensive seeds or chemicals.

Things to remember:A pickup with a kung becomes like a full-fledged jeep. If you need to bring a tall barrel or something large protruding above the roof to the farm, the structure will have to be removed. It's not a procedure you want to do every day — it's heavy and takes up space in the garage.

2. Pickup roller blinds: for those who need flexibility

Roller blinds on a pickup truckis probably the most versatile option. It works according to the principle of blinds: if you want, you close the trunk, if you want, you roll up the fabric near the cabin.

Advantages for the farmer:The main advantage is that you are not limited by the height of the board. In the morning, you can carry tools in the closed body, and in the afternoon - open the shutter and install a high engine or a unit from a seeder. This is perfect for those who never know exactly what they will have to download tomorrow. In addition, the aluminum blind looks stylish and does not spoil the silhouette of the car.

Things to remember:The drum, into which the mechanism is folded, eats up about 20-30 centimeters of space near the cabin itself. It is also necessary to take care of the system: in winter, after freezing rain, it can freeze, so the operation of roller blinds in winter requires some attention to the drainage channels.

3. Pickup trunk lid: reliability and economy

Trunk covers for pickup trucksthere are different ones: those that rise entirely on shock absorbers, or sectional models that fold in an "accordion". This is the middle ground for those who want to protect cargo without turning the car into a van.

Advantages for the farmer:First, it is safety. The strong aluminum body cover is almost impossible to break without a special tool. Secondly, this is a real fuel economy. A pickup with a cover becomes more streamlined, which reduces fuel consumption on the highway. On many rigid models, you can put an additional load on top if it needs to be quickly transported a short distance across the field.

Things to remember:A solid cover that lifts up limits access to the body from the sides. The sectional cover on the pickup is more convenient in this regard, but it has more joints, which must be monitored so that moisture does not get inside.

What to choose in the end?

If we simplify the experience of hundreds of owners, then the tips for tuning the pickup body are as follows:

• If you carry a lot of small cargo, which must always be dry, your choice is to order a kung.
• If your loads change in height every day, it is better to buy a blind.
• If you value strength, safety and want to save on diesel fuel, a body cover is the ideal solution.

The main thing to remember: any cargo compartment protection is better than none. After all, dry tools and timely delivered seeds are what start a successful harvest.